VTech Bubble Gum Phonics Fun User Manual page 8

BUBBLE GUM PHO NICS FU N™ ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 4 - SPELLING
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Turn the activity selector to the activity "Spelling."
You will hear the phrase, "Let's learn to spell"
followed by a short tune. Then you will see an object
appear on the screen followed by a question. For
example, a picture of a tiger will appear on the LCD
screen and the question will be voiced, "How do
you spell the word TIGER?"
2. Press the letter buttons to spell the word in order
from left to right. Each correct letter will appear
one at a time, replacing the blanks on the screen.
When you have successfully finished spelling the
word you will hear a positive reward phrase and
sound effect followed by the complete spelling of
the word. For example, "Cool! You got it. TIGER is
spelled T I G E R."
3. When an incorrect letter button is pressed, the
pressed letter will be identified. Then the unit will
erase the letter automatically and you will receive
a hint. For example, if you are spelling the word
TIGER and you press the letter "B," you will hear
"B. Oops, try again! Give me a T." This helps the
child identify which letter he or she is looking for
in an effort to spell the word correctly.
4. There are three chances to answer the question
correctly. If you are unable to find the correct
answer after three chances or within 30 seconds,
the friendly Gumball character will appear on the
screen and say, "Time's up! Let me help you! This
is the answer."
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